JY ChanThe State of Hong Kong Venture Capital in 2024Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem has been growing rapidly, but startups still face a significant funding gap in early-stage financing. Many…Jun 1Jun 1
JY ChanTurning Innovations into Wealth in Hong KongBack in January, Deloitte released a comprehensive report, “Turning innovations into wealth: How to fill the commercialisation gap in Hong…Mar 16Mar 16
JY ChanGartner’s Hype Cycle Applies to China TooOnce you have seen Gartner’s Hype Cycle, you see it everywhere. When I think about it, it applies to China too…Jan 221Jan 221
JY ChanCan Hong Kong Reinvent Itself One More Time?Its latest call to pivot towards becoming a technology hub resonates with its past transformations.Dec 28, 20231Dec 28, 20231
JY ChanChina’s English-Speaking CityFrom an alien researcher’s perspective 800 kilometers above, Hong Kong’s language culture would warrant some digging-into.Jul 13, 2023Jul 13, 2023
JY ChanTo Understand China’s Economy, First Understand Its Political FoundationOne cannot fully comprehend China’s economic and social developments without first grasping the nature of its political institutions.Jun 18, 2023Jun 18, 2023
JY ChanWhy Aren't Hong Kong’s Virtual Banks Profitable?Despite their rapid growth in popularity among consumers, Hong Kong’s virtual banks have yet to achieve profitability.Jun 4, 20231Jun 4, 20231
JY ChanFintech: How Does Big Data Facilitate SME Lending?If the goal of fintech is to address certain pain points in the real economy, financing for SMEs is undoubtedly one of them.May 19, 2023May 19, 2023
JY ChanDoes Marketing on the Metaverse Make Sense?When asked about monetarization, founders of metaverse startups often suggest that their metaverses can be used as a new marketing channel…Apr 29, 2023Apr 29, 2023
JY ChanConsumer Payment Innovations — What’s Next?Discover the latest consumer payment innovations that are revolutionizing the financial industry and transforming the way we handle money.Apr 15, 20231Apr 15, 20231